10 Colones

Issuer	Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador
Year	1957
Type	Standard circulation banknote
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Obverse description	Printed in blue-grey intaglio on a fine guilloche underprint, the obverse carries an oval portrait vignette of Manuel José Arce at left. The bank title EL BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR runs along the upper border, with the denomination DIEZ COLONES in bold lettering at centre, accompanied by the bearer clause PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR and a reference to Article 39 of the constitutional law. The issue date 4 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1957, series designation HC, place of issue San Salvador, and three signature lines for Director, Presidente, and Cajero appear in the lower portion, with the printer's imprint at the foot.
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Reverse description	The reverse is executed in dark blue-violet intaglio, centred on a circular vignette bearing a profile portrait of Christopher Columbus in period costume, enclosed within intricate guilloche lacework. The bank title BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR arches along the upper border, with large counter numerals 10 occupying the left and right corners. The printer's imprint AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY appears at the lower margin.
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Protection description	Watermark incorporated into the cotton paper substrate, visible when held to transmitted light.
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